- Enrollment
- 1,178
- Students per teacher
- 17.6:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Augusta, GA
Walker Traditional Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Walker Traditional Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 55/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 130438001556
👥 S:T ratio 37
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 35
📋 Attendance 77
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Walker Traditional Elementary School earns 55/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 74% of Georgia schools.
- #5 of 42
- public schools in Augusta · Resource Index
- 55
- Resource Index · Higher
- 15.8:1
- large classes for Georgia
- 40.6%
- free-lunch eligible
Walker Traditional Elementary School has class sizes larger than 74% of Georgia schools. Computed live against every Georgia school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Walker Traditional Elementary School ranks #5 of 42 public schools in Augusta, GA.
School address
District: Richmond County · Georgia
NCES ID 130438001556 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+91 students YoY
Walker Traditional Elementary School grew from 581 students in 2022-23 to 672 in 2023-24 (+15.7%).
Teacher FTE added 41.5 → 43.4 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+91 students YoY 130438001556 · Augusta, GA Elementary · MID · TRAD
646 enr · 15.8:1 · 40.6% lunch · RII 55
Nearest enrollment peer: Academy of Richmond County High School (1,178 students)
Walker Traditional Elementary School grew from 581 students in 2022-23 to 672 in 2023-24 (+15.7%). Teacher FTE added 41.5 → 43.4 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Georgia schools → · Find another →
Walker Traditional Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Academy of Ric
Academy of Richmond County High School
1,178 students
- Cross Creek Hi
Cross Creek High School
1,152 students
- Westside High
Westside High School
1,088 students
- Hephzibah High
Hephzibah High School
1,041 students
- Butler High Sc
Butler High School
878 students
- This school
Walker Traditional Elementary School
646 students
What this shows Walker Traditional Elementary School reports 646 students on the CCD universe file.
How Walker Traditional Elementary School compares
Walker Traditional Elementary School is a growing campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Georgia and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Georgia | Georgia avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 15.8:1 | ▲ 10% | 14.4:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 40.6% | ▼ 33% | 60.7% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 646 | top 48% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.8:1
Leaner classes than 40% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
646
Bigger than 76% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
40.6%
free-lunch eligible
- 33% below the Georgia average of 60.7%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
15.8:1
students per teacher
- 10% above state mean
Top 74% in Georgia - lower ratio than 26% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
9.1%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 5-10% range, close to the pre-pandemic national baseline.
Funding equity
$13,883
per pupil, district-wide
- below Georgia avg of $14,615
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 323 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
26
in-school suspensions + 23 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 4.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 7.6 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
African American 76.0%
White 10.8%
Two or More 6.2%
Hispanic or Latino 4.5%
Asian 2.0%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.5%
Largest group: African American at 76.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 40.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 40.4, Walker Traditional Elementary School is less mixed than the Georgia school average of 50.0.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Richmond County reports $13,883 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Walker Traditional Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Academy of Richmond County High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Cross Creek High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Westside High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Hephzibah High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Butler High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Walker Traditional Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,152
- Students per teacher
- 18.6:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
- Enrollment
- 1,088
- Students per teacher
- 19.1:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
- Enrollment
- 1,041
- Students per teacher
- 17.6:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
- Enrollment
- 878
- Students per teacher
- 19.1:1
- Resource Index
- 24/100
Nationwide elementary schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~646 students)
Frequently asked questions about Walker Traditional Elementary School
How many students attend Walker Traditional Elementary School?
Walker Traditional Elementary School has 646 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Augusta, GA. CCD year-over-year: 581 (2022-23) → 672 (2023-24), up 91.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Walker Traditional Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Walker Traditional Elementary School is 15.8:1, which is 10% higher than the Georgia average of 14.4:1 and 1% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Walker Traditional Elementary School?
40.6% of students at Walker Traditional Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Georgia average of 60.7%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Walker Traditional Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Walker Traditional Elementary School is African American at 76.0% of enrollment, in Augusta, GA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Walker Traditional Elementary School?
Walker Traditional Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 55/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Walker Traditional Elementary School rank among public schools in Augusta?
By Resource Investment Index, Walker Traditional Elementary School ranks #5 of 42 public schools in Augusta, GA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Augusta on the city page.
What other schools are in Richmond County?
Besides Walker Traditional Elementary School, Richmond County also operates Academy of Richmond County High School (1,178 students), Cross Creek High School (1,152 students), and Westside High School (1,088 students). See the Richmond County district page for the complete list.